Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending hunger across the country, assuring Kenyans that no one will die of starvation under his leadership. Speaking in Nontoto, Samburu County, during a government relief food distribution exercise, Ruku said President William Ruto’s administration is prioritizing food security, particularly in vulnerable regions.
“As the Special Programmes department of the Republic of Kenya, which President William Ruto has put me in charge of, I will ensure that no Kenyan in Samburu or any other place in Kenya will die of hunger,” Ruku declared.
He revealed that the government is currently establishing strategic food reserves to cushion communities, especially in arid and semi-arid areas, from the effects of drought and other crises. The reserves will serve as a buffer for citizens facing food shortages, ensuring that emergency relief can be delivered swiftly and effectively.
“The government of Kenya is preparing and putting plans to have strategic food reserves, enough for each and every person facing hunger in the Republic of Kenya. That is the directive of President William Ruto,” he added.
Ruku’s visit follows encouraging news from a recent United Nations report which removed Kenya from the list of global hunger hotspots. The report, compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), credited Kenya’s improvement to favorable weather conditions, better harvests, and fewer climate-related disasters.
While celebrating this progress, Ruku acknowledged that the gains remain fragile. He emphasized the importance of sustained government action and vigilance to prevent setbacks caused by economic shocks or climate change.
“We remain alert and committed to scaling up our food security efforts before the situation worsens again,” Ruku said.
He also praised President Ruto’s tireless dedication to the welfare of all Kenyans, stating, “President William Ruto wakes up early and sleeps late, ensuring that everything is okay for Kenyans.”
The government’s continued investment in humanitarian relief and early intervention strategies, Ruku noted, will ensure that no Kenyan is left behind in times of crisis.
